1 Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth Old Roman Missal text Revised Roman Missal text page #/ paragraph # 31 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 41/sidebar God we praise you: Father all-powerful, Christ Lord and Savior, Spirit of love. You reveal yourself in the depths of our being, drawing us to share in your life and your love. One God, three Persons, be near to the people formed in your image, close to the world your love brings to life, We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, true and living, for ever and ever. Amen. I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. God our Father, who by sending into the world the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification made known to the human race your wondrous mystery, grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith, we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 45/4 maker of all that is, seen and unseen. maker... of all things visible and invisible. 61/1 he was born of the Virgin Mary he was incarnate of the Virgin Mary 75/3 Choice A 75/3 Choice B The Nicene Creed states, [Jesus Christ] was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. The Nicene Creed states, Jesus Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was The Apostles Creed states that Jesus Christ was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered, died, and was buried. The Apostles Creed states that Jesus Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate,
2 crucified, died, and was buried. was crucified, died and was buried. 82/sidebar Sacramentary Roman Missal 91/sidebar/2 Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult all creation around God s throne! Jesus Christ, our King is risen!... This is the night when Jesus Christ broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.... Therefore, heavenly Father, in the joy of this night, receive our evening sacrifice of praise.... Accept this Easter candle,... to dispel the darkness of this night! (Sacramentary, pages 182 184) Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let the Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King s triumph!... This is the night when Christ broke the prison-bars of death, and rose victorious from the underworld. On this, your night of grace, O holy Father, accept this candle, a solemn offering,... an evening sacrifice of praise,... Therefore, O Lord, we pray you that this candle,... may... overcome the darkness of this night. (Roman Missal) 106/3 We believe in one holy catholic and I believe in one, holy, catholic and 124/sidebar 159/sidebar apostolic Church. God, our creator and redeemer, by your power Christ conquered death and returned to you in glory. May all your people who have gone before us in faith share his victory and enjoy the vision of your glory for ever. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Sacramentary, page 734) Father, you give us grace through sacramental signs, which tell us of the wonders of your unseen power. In baptism we use your gift of water, which you have made a rich symbol of the grace you give us in this sacrament. At the very dawn of creation your spirit breathed on the waters, apostolic Church. O God who willed that your Only Begotten Son, having conquered death, should pass over into the realm of heaven, grant, we pray, to your departed servants that, with the mortality of this life overcome, they may gaze eternally on you, their Creator and Redeemer. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Roman Missal) O God, who by invisible power accomplish a wondrous effect through sacramental signs and who in many ways have prepared water, your creation, to show forth the grace of Baptism; O God, whose Spirit in the first moments of the world s creation hovered over the waters, so that the very substance of water would even then take to itself the power to sanctify;
3 178 179/Outline for the Eucharist making them the wellspring of holiness. The waters of the great flood you made a sing of the waters of baptism that make an end of sin and a new beginning of goodness. Through the waters of the Red Sea you led Israel out of slavery to be an image of God s holy people set free from sin by baptism. Amen. 1. Introductory Rites Entrance (usually with gathering song) Act of Penitence Kyrie ( Lord, have mercy... ) Gloria ( Glory to God... ) Collect ( Let us pray... ) 2. Liturgy of the Word First Reading (usually from the Old Testament) Responsorial Psalm (usually sung) Second Reading (usually from the New Testament letters) Gospel Acclamation Gospel Reading Homily the Profession of Faith (the Nicene Creed) Prayers of the Faithful (prayers for the needs of the Church and the world) 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer (The central prayer in which the priest thanks God for all his gifts, calls down the Holy Spirit, and consecrates the bread and wine, making it the Body and Blood of Jesus. Includes the preface and the Holy, Holy, Holy. ) Communion Rite (This includes the Lord s Prayer, the Rite of Peace, the O God, who by the outpouring of the flood foreshadowed regeneration, so that from the mystery of one and the same element of water would come an end to vice and a beginning of virtue; O God, who caused the children of Abraham to pass dry-shod through the Red Sea, so that the chosen people, set free from slavery to Pharaoh, would prefigure the people of the baptized. Amen. 1. Introductory Rites Entrance Chant Greeting Penitential Act Kyrie (Lord, have mercy...) Gloria (Glory to God...) Collect (opening prayer) 2. Liturgy of the Word First Reading (usually from the Old Testament) Responsorial Psalm (usually sung) Second Reading (usually from the New Testament letters) Gospel Acclamation Dialogue at the Gospel (or Gospel Dialogue) Gospel Reading Homily Profession of Faith (usually the Nicene Creed) Universal Prayer (or Prayer of the Faithful) 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Invitation to Prayer Prayer over the Offerings Eucharistic Prayer (The central prayer in which the priest thanks God for all his gifts, calls down the Holy Spirit, and
4 Breaking of the Bread, the reception of Holy Communion, and a song of praise or silence.) 4. Concluding Rites Greeting and Blessing Dismissal (usually with a closing song) consecrates the bread and wine, making it the Body and Blood of Jesus. Includes the Preface and the Holy, Holy, Holy.) Communion Rite (This includes the Lord s Prayer, the Sign of Peace, the Lamb of God (or Fraction of the Bread), the reception of Communion, and the Prayer after Communion.) 179/bottom paragraph The gathering rite prepares us for the celebration of the Eucharist. It comprises a song played when the priest or bishop processes in with the other liturgical ministers, a penitential rite for the forgiveness of minor sins, the Glory to God, and an opening prayer by the priest. 4. Concluding Rites Solemn Blessing or Prayer over the People Final Blessing Dismissal The Introductory Rites prepare us for the celebration of the Eucharist. They comprise a song played when the priest or bishop processes in with the other liturgical ministers, a Penitential Act for the forgiveness of minor sins, the Gloria, and an opening prayer by the priest. 180/1 general intercessions Prayer of the Faithful 180/4 The dismissal rite includes a final blessing, the sending forth, and usually a closing song as the priest and servers recess out. 315/4 Hosanna in the highest is an example of a blessing we pray at Mass. 318/sidebar/2 These prayers are sometimes called general intercessions because they are meant for general, not private, needs... 321/1 We worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. 345/sidebar/2 Father, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working of the Holy Spirit. From age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a The Concluding Rites include a Solemn Blessing or Prayer over the People, a Final Blessing, and the Dismissal. Hosanna in the highest (Matthew 21:19) is an example of a blessing we hear at Mass on Palm Sunday. These prayers are sometimes called the Universal Prayer because the intercessions are meant for general, not private, needs... We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory. You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to
5 perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name. And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate this Eucharist. (Eucharistic prayer 3, in Sacramentary, page 552) yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name. And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate this eucharist. (Eucharistic Prayer III, in Roman Missal) 378 379/Parts of the Mass Introductory Rites Entrance Act of Penitence Kyrie Gloria Collect (opening prayer) Liturgy of the Word First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel Acclamation Gospel Reading Homily Profession of Faith Prayers of the Faithful Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts Prayers over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Communion Rite: Lord s Prayer Rite of Peace Breaking of the Bread Communion Silence / Song of Praise Prayer After Communion Introductory Rites Entrance Chant Greeting Penitential Act Kyrie Gloria Collect Liturgy of the Word First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel Acclamation Dialogue at the Gospel (or Gospel Dialogue) Gospel Reading Homily Profession of Faith (or Creed or Nicene Creed [or Apostles Creed]) Universal Prayer (or Prayer of the Faithful) Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Invitation to Prayer Prayer over the Offerings Eucharistic Prayer Preface Dialogue Preface Preface Acclamation (or Holy, Holy, Holy) The Mystery of Faith (or Memorial Acclamation) Concluding Doxology
6 384/Apostles Creed 386/Confiteor 388 389/Nicene Creed Concluding Rites Greeting and Blessing Dismissal I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Amen Communion Rite: The Lord s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God (or Fraction of the Bread) Invitation to Communion Communion Prayer after Communion Concluding Rites Solemn Blessing or Prayer over the People Final Blessing Dismissal I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the
7 415/top 418/Eucharistic Prayer 423/Glossary/after intercession 425/Glossary/Liturgy of the Eucharist only Son of God eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: By the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. dismissal rite. (on p. 417) The final part of the liturgy, comprising a closing prayer, a blessing, and usually a closing song. great Amen gathering rite. (on p.420) The opening of the liturgy, designed to prepare the assembly for the celebration. It consists of the opening procession, the penitential rite, the Glory to God, and an opening prayer. it comprises the preparation of gifts, the Eucharistic prayer, and the Rite of Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Concluding Rites. The final part of the liturgy, comprising a Solemn Blessing or Prayer over the People, a Final Blessing, and the Dismissal. people s Amen Introductory Rites. The opening of the liturgy, designed to prepare the assembly for the celebration. It consists of the Entrance Chant, Greeting, Penitential Act, Kyrie, Gloria, and the Collect (an opening prayer). it comprises the Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts, the Prayer
8 427/Glossary/Mass Holy Communion. go in peace to love and serve the Lord. over the Offerings, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion Rite. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. page #/ paragraph # 33/various 83/4/2 nd bullet Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth Activities Manual Old Roman Missal text Revised Roman Missal text... creator of heaven and earth.... by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.... Jesus rose again.... ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.... holy Catholic Church.... the Resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. dismissal rite... Creator of heaven and earth.... by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.... Jesus rose again from the dead.... ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.... holy catholic Church.... the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Dismissal